Christmas is in your Heart, not under the Tree.
THE FORCE IS STRONG This is the Best Christmas Present EVER for Star Wars fans, and movie fans in general. The anxiously awaited Cherry Blossom 14 Multiplex and IMAX theatre is promising the doors will be open just in time to awaken The Force! The world has been waiting for the movie of the century: Episode VII: The Force Awakens, which actually premieres December 18. The estimated opening for the theatre is
December 4, so this gives a little time for the new theatre to work out any kinks. It’s a 60,000-square-foot entertainment mecca, and the coveted IMAX theatre will seat 500 before a screen 36-feet high and 65-feet wide. That will make even Yoda look like a giant, let alone Chewbacca! Rumor has it moms and dads can even wash all that popcorn down with beer and wine. Make mine an extra-large combo.
MORE MOUNTAIN 2016 will be the 60th anniversary of Crystal Mountain, and they plan to celebrate in a big way—bigger and better than ever. They recently announced that a huge, $11 million expansion project is underway. They will add eight new downhill trails and a triple chair lift, in addition to a modern hotspot named “The Backyard,” a new downhill skiing and snowboarding complex that should be ready for the upcoming season. As if that’s not enough, they will also begin construction work on the Inn itself with an expansion that will add 25 more hotel rooms, a rooftop terrace that will serve as an open-air parlor and event venue, and a whole lot more. The best reason to support the mountain is that this many years later, they are still family owned. Crystal Mountain, 12500 Crystal Mountain Dr., Thompsonville. 231-668-6628. Crystalmountain.com
BLUEWATER HALL The Grand Traverse Yacht Club expanded their event space and rental capability recently by purchasing the Knights of Columbus property on West Bay Shore. Announcing the new name as Bluewater Hall. The just over 6000 square foot building also includes 165 ft. of waterfront including a permit for a 200 ft. dock. The most notable benefit is the addition of 70 more parking spaces. The current GTYC building is already a popular venue for everything from weddings to graduation parties, and they hope the Bluewater Hall with a few upgrades and a fresh new outlook will be just as desirable. Consider this a new hotspot to rent for your next big celebration. For more info gtyc.com
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